Jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner has been appointed Director of Jazz Studies at the Bienen School of Music. He has served as Interim Director of Jazz Studies since September 2022.
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Canadian Jazz Collective – Septology
Official single release by The Canadian Jazz Collective (CJC) performing Dig That! Composed By Derrick Gardner, available on Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. https://canadianjazzcollective.com/2023/03/03/official-single-release-by-the-canadian-jazz-collective-out/ Formed in 2022, this exciting new ‘supergroup’, led by three of Canada’s most renowned and award-winning jazz artists, takes a collaborative approach to the presentation of original Canadian jazz on the…Continue reading Canadian Jazz Collective – Septology
Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets’ new album, Pan Africa
Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets’ new album, Pan Africa, is now available!https://panafricaalbum.com/ FACTORfunded #jazz #newmusic #newjazz This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Louis Armstrong Centennial Celebration – 6/10
Don’t miss trumpet greats Pharez Whitted and Derrick E. Gardner and their band as they showcase their distinct styles of jazz trumpet playing and conjure up the great Louis Armstrong.
June 10th | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Columbus Park Refectory
5701 W Jackson Blvd | Chicago
Free and open to the public!